World Meditation Day was declared by United Nation's General Assembly on 6 December 2004 to be observed on December 21 of every year, after its draft resolution which was co-sponsored by India was unanimously got adopted by all the members. The resolution was introduced by Liechtenstein and in addition to India was supported by Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic,Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco,Portugal and Slovenia.The days is observed to promoted Physical,Mental and Emotional Well being among people.
Significance
World Meditation Day was declared to be organised every year on December 21 in the December'6 resolution of the United Nations[1] as its draft resolution was adopted Unanimously by its General Assembly which was co-sponsored by India.[2] It is believed that on this day,the Sun appears on its southernmost position on the sky due to Earth axial tilt which results in the year's shortest day and longest night for the Northern Hemisphere.
Member Countries
World Meditation Day resolution was introduced by Liechtenstein and was supported by India,[3] Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic,Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco,Portugal and Slovenia.[4]
Purpose
World Meditation Day resolution was adopted to help focus on broader goals of United Nations under Sustainable Goal 3,which promotes well being for all age groups by focussing on healthy life-style.[5]
Events
World Meditation Day was organised by many International Spiritual Organisations like Heartfulness,Art of Living and many other institutions across the world.[6]
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